Working with the best families means getting the sweetest treats! I work hard with rising seniors all summer long to complete college essays and applications before they return to school so they can fully enjoy all the bittersweet fun senior year has to offer! This precious student just finished submitting all 7 of his college applications. Now, the long wait for an answer begins! In the meantime, we can all enjoy the "fruits" of our labor!

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​Application changes were announced today by UT Austin for the Class of 2018, including a new priority deadline of November 1, three new short answer responses, and one less long essay. Read more on the details of changes, and the new short answer topics, on the UT Freshman Admissions page.

​This talented guy is off to Oklahoma State University next fall to study engineering with a $39,000 scholarship. He's an artist, musician, and Eagle Scout with a hilarious sense of humor, which made him extra fun to work with. Best of luck, Ian! You're going to do amazing things. Go Pokes!

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​Congratulations to Rachel! She's what I call a true maroon bleedin' Aggie! She will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall after being offered nearly $200,000 in scholarships to other universities. Now THAT's loyalty! Gig Em' and good luck!

​Boomer Sooner! Congratulations to Kate as she embarks on her journey to the University of Oklahoma with a $32,000 scholarship in hand! She was offered an additional $164,000 to the other five universities to which she applied. If you do the math, this means Kate was offered a grand total of $196,000 in scholarship money. Such an amazing accomplishment and she's just getting started!

Kate, you are such a strong, intelligent, determined young woman with the kindest heart. I cannot wait to hear how all about how you take Oklahoma, and the world, by storm!

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Congratulations to Taylor on her decision to attend the University of Alabama in the fall to pursue Early Childhood Education and Crisis Counseling. She has been such a joy to work with and I can't wait to see what the future holds for her!

Students in the classes of 2019 and beyond can thank ACT for adding a new July test date, scheduled to debut in the summer of 2018. Even better than simply increasing the number of testing opportunities available, the July date allows students to focus more on the challenging 11th grade academic curriculum during the school year, leaving the stress of testing and preparation for the summer months. The new ACT test date comes on the heels of College Board's decision to add an August SAT test to their slate of exam dates. Registration for the July ACT will begin in early 2018.

The Common App recently announced the addition of two new and one revised essay prompt for the 2017-18 application cycle. The 650 word limit remains the same. Included as an essay option is the return of "topic of your choice" which is a fantastic opportunity for students to write deeply personal and unique stories to share a broader picture of who they are and what they will bring to a college campus.